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. >> mourners gathered for a heart felt memorial service this afternoon in honor of u.s. ambassador who was killed in a terrorist attack in libya. chris stevens was hailed as a hero, a brother, and a man who died trying to make the world a better place. >> reporter: under the dome of san francisco city hall they came from near and far to pay tribute to a california man who built bridges between the united states and the world. >> chris, thank you. >> reporter: john christopher stevens the first u.s. ambassador killed in the line of duty in 33 years. just 52, stevens died in what's now called a terrorist act in libya on september 11th. libya's ambassador apologized for not protecting one of america's best. >> we lost a friend. we lost a supporter and a hero. >> reporter: retired diplomat tom pickerring mentored stevens. >> they still make them like they used to. >> reporter: pickerring now heads the investigation into the killing of stevens and three other americans. stevens parents told me today's gathering was a celebration of how their son lived. not how he died. >> it'
. >> mourners gathered for a heart felt memorial service this afternoon in honor of u.s. ambassador who was killed in a terrorist attack in libya. chris stevens was hailed as a hero, a brother, and a man who died trying to make the world a better place. >> reporter: under the dome of san francisco city hall they came from near and far to pay tribute to a california man who built bridges between the united states and the world. >> chris, thank you. >> reporter: john...
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the u.s. forest service says it has documented more than 375 new cases of dead, live oak in tan oak trees. that's a ten fold increase compared to 38,000 a year ago. scientists attribute the spread to two years of very high rainfall, followed by this year's dry weather. >>> a stanford professor got a call from sweden early this morning informing him that he had won the nobel prize for chemistry. the doctor shares the prize with a doctor from duke university. today, he invited cameras inside his home in palo alto to share the news. he said he missed the first call that came in about 2:20 this morning, but when they called back, he picked up. >> i thought he was dreaming to begin with. very excited, and very happy. >> reporter: he will share in the prize worth more than $1 million. he says he plans to use it for his retirement, or leave it to his children. they were honored for ground breaking discoveries on cell proteins that have helped scientists develop better medications. >>> millions of car
the u.s. forest service says it has documented more than 375 new cases of dead, live oak in tan oak trees. that's a ten fold increase compared to 38,000 a year ago. scientists attribute the spread to two years of very high rainfall, followed by this year's dry weather. >>> a stanford professor got a call from sweden early this morning informing him that he had won the nobel prize for chemistry. the doctor shares the prize with a doctor from duke university. today, he invited cameras...
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the u.s. post office and courthouse in san francisco, also known as the james r browning u.s. court of appeals, and the other is the drakes bay historic and archeological district in point rays station. >> turning now to the race for the white house. president obama seized upon a remark by mitt romney during last night's debate. >> we don't have to order up some binders to find qualified, talented, driven young women to learn and teach and thrive and start business. >> the president was campaigning in the battleground state of ohio again. he and romney are focusing on getting women's vote. women were key to president obama's election four years ago and will be key again come november 6th. >> why is it that there are 3.6 million more women in poverty today than when the president took office? this president has failed america's women. >> mitt romney said women are coming up to him on the campaign trail asking how they can find jobs and better schools for their children. he was in virginia today
the u.s. post office and courthouse in san francisco, also known as the james r browning u.s. court of appeals, and the other is the drakes bay historic and archeological district in point rays station. >> turning now to the race for the white house. president obama seized upon a remark by mitt romney during last night's debate. >> we don't have to order up some binders to find qualified, talented, driven young women to learn and teach and thrive and start business. >> the...
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. >>> on this first monday of october the u.s. supreme court opened its new term of the case involving human rights. the court will decide if federal courts have jurisdiction to hear lawsuits against corporations accused of human rights accuses over seas. at least two justices questioned why the case was being considered in this country. a decision is expected by spring. >>> the supreme court has 49 appeals on its docket. but is expected to consider as many as three dozen more cases. the justices are expected to decide next month whether to take up same-sex marriage. they could hear one or two possible cases. there's prop eight, the california ban on california marriage and the federal defense of marriage act which denies same-sex couples the same federal benefits as hetero sexual couples. >>> macy's is looking forward to the holiday shopping season. the retail giant says it plans to hire 80,000 seasonal workers that's a 2-1/2% increase. most of the work will be part time. the department store chain says the seasonal help will wor
. >>> on this first monday of october the u.s. supreme court opened its new term of the case involving human rights. the court will decide if federal courts have jurisdiction to hear lawsuits against corporations accused of human rights accuses over seas. at least two justices questioned why the case was being considered in this country. a decision is expected by spring. >>> the supreme court has 49 appeals on its docket. but is expected to consider as many as three dozen more...
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currently, the tallest building is the u.s. bank tower in los angeles. >> major cool down today across parts of the bay area, across the entire region. these numbers down a good 10 to 20 degrees from yesterday. 60s and 70s on board from this afternoon. overnight tonight, the clouds will be on the increase once again. low clouds and fog. right around the bay. with that partly to mostly cloudy skies. becoming partly cloudy but the cool down will continue. on track to reach the 70s. big game for tomorrow. partly cloudy skies. a bit of a breeze with temperatures in the mid 60s. 65 for kick off at 12:00. cooling will continue for the remainder of the weekend. the one part of the weekend could be dodging a few sprinkles. real storms push back into northern california. >> the historic claremont hotel and spa may once again be on the market. could be auctioned november 8th. the claremont is a billion dollar bankruptcy proceeding. the 279 room report is two years shy of 100th birthday. the current owner bought the claremont and four oth
currently, the tallest building is the u.s. bank tower in los angeles. >> major cool down today across parts of the bay area, across the entire region. these numbers down a good 10 to 20 degrees from yesterday. 60s and 70s on board from this afternoon. overnight tonight, the clouds will be on the increase once again. low clouds and fog. right around the bay. with that partly to mostly cloudy skies. becoming partly cloudy but the cool down will continue. on track to reach the 70s. big game...
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the u.s. attorney filed the lawsuit on behalf of the housing administration. it alleges the bank made reckless loans. the bank released a statement that said it acted in good faith and in compliance. >>> wal-mart is said to test the same day delivery for the holidays. the move comes as the company tries to stay competitive. the service will require a minimum order of $45 and applies to 5,000 popular items. >>> a string of deliberately set fires is setting a neighborhood on edge. whoever is setting those fires is getting bolder. >> bill martin is tracking lightning right now in the bay area. his complete forecast plus the chance for [ laughter ] [ girl ] wow. you guys have it easy. i wish i had u-verse when i was your age. in my day, we didn't have these fancy wireless receivers. blah, blah, blah. if i had a sleepover, i couldn't just move the tv into the playroom. no, we had to watch movies in the den because that's where the tv outlet was. and if dad was snoring on the couch, we muscled through it. is she for real? your generation has it made. [ male announce
the u.s. attorney filed the lawsuit on behalf of the housing administration. it alleges the bank made reckless loans. the bank released a statement that said it acted in good faith and in compliance. >>> wal-mart is said to test the same day delivery for the holidays. the move comes as the company tries to stay competitive. the service will require a minimum order of $45 and applies to 5,000 popular items. >>> a string of deliberately set fires is setting a neighborhood on...
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tomorrow afternoon a public memorial for slain u.s. ambassador chris stevens is said to take place at san francisco's city hall. stevens was one of those four americans killed during the september 11th attack on that consulate in libya. the bay area native was 52 years old. the memorial is scheduled to begin at 4:15 and will be followed by a two hour reception. >>> we are learning more tonight about a south bay woman suspected in a series of neighborhood arsons. 56-year-old sundelias was arrested on saturday. that's when witnesses say they saw her setting a fire to a garbage can. it turns out the suspect lives in the complex and neighbors tell us they are shocked. >> we kind of suspected it was a neighbor. >> not her. >> never her. >> why not? >> she was always very concerned. >> reporter: neighbors also tell us the woman and a partner are known for putting on fourth of july fireworks shows in gilroy. sundelius was released on bail this morning. >>> dozens who lost their home are now suing their former landlord. they claim that they kn
tomorrow afternoon a public memorial for slain u.s. ambassador chris stevens is said to take place at san francisco's city hall. stevens was one of those four americans killed during the september 11th attack on that consulate in libya. the bay area native was 52 years old. the memorial is scheduled to begin at 4:15 and will be followed by a two hour reception. >>> we are learning more tonight about a south bay woman suspected in a series of neighborhood arsons. 56-year-old sundelias...
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. >>> the u.s. coast guard rescued more than one dozen people after a tall ship sank 90 miles off the coast of north carolina. 14 people were rescued, a 15th was rescued later. the ship's campaign is still missing. the tall ship is a replica of the mss bounty it was used in a movie. the captain reportedly thought he could sail around that massive storm. >> our chief meteorologist bill martin has been tracking that storm all night. what's the situation right now. >> the big story is it's no longer tropical. it's not a hurricane. it's not a tropical storm but it has hurricane strength winds. it's too far north now. it has some cold wrapped into it so now it is a super storm. that's what we're seeing. here's the latest imagery. this area right here at the coast they are getting hammered. with storm surge, and there are big problems right along that line. the rain continues to fall. this system is by no means done. let's move it through time now. i'm going to move it forward. the low right over washingt
. >>> the u.s. coast guard rescued more than one dozen people after a tall ship sank 90 miles off the coast of north carolina. 14 people were rescued, a 15th was rescued later. the ship's campaign is still missing. the tall ship is a replica of the mss bounty it was used in a movie. the captain reportedly thought he could sail around that massive storm. >> our chief meteorologist bill martin has been tracking that storm all night. what's the situation right now. >> the big...
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we've been all over the u.s. in the last few years and never anything like this. we're wrapping around the statute in the city square. it's pretty wild. >> reporter: init's great the city of san francisco allows them to do this. >> reporter: the event is filling hotel rooms with athletes and tourists. and parks and rec are also making money. but not everyone thinks it's worth it. >> are we making sure we're getting enough money for the city. are we undermining our standard around promoting fitness and education by promoting with a drink company? >> reporter: residents cannot use the plaza for two weeks during set up and break down. and that's not fair. but there's another perspective. that the event is filling a need for city kids who say there's not enough for them to do. >> skateboard, bmx bicycles, motorcycles, it's a kid's heaven. this is the event that we should schedule yearly. >> reporter: you can see crews are now cleaning up. they are also prepping the courses for competition tomorrow. the finals will be held on sunday. reporting live in san francisco, pa
we've been all over the u.s. in the last few years and never anything like this. we're wrapping around the statute in the city square. it's pretty wild. >> reporter: init's great the city of san francisco allows them to do this. >> reporter: the event is filling hotel rooms with athletes and tourists. and parks and rec are also making money. but not everyone thinks it's worth it. >> are we making sure we're getting enough money for the city. are we undermining our standard...
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the u.s. city council voted to repeal its ban on medical marijuana dispensaries. the so called gentle ban would have eliminated the 1,800 medical marijuana shops operating. >>> a tipster said he saw a body being buried around the time hoffa disappeared. but when the soil tests came back there were no signs of human remains. hoffa went missing near detroit about 35 miles from roseville. >>> only on 2, the owners of a miniature horse farm got the news they had been dreading they got the news they've been evicted. ken wayne joins us live now with the news the owners received today, ken. >> reporter: julie, you can see behind me the flag here at love patch farms has been lowered to half staff as the sign of mourning. the owners were served with eviction papers today and now have to find some where else for themselves and their 40 horses to live. >> doesn't that feel good? >> reporter: lee romero cooled down one of her 40 miniature horses before she had to lock the gates and leave the home she's had for the last 30 years. this morning a sheriff deputy served an evictio
the u.s. city council voted to repeal its ban on medical marijuana dispensaries. the so called gentle ban would have eliminated the 1,800 medical marijuana shops operating. >>> a tipster said he saw a body being buried around the time hoffa disappeared. but when the soil tests came back there were no signs of human remains. hoffa went missing near detroit about 35 miles from roseville. >>> only on 2, the owners of a miniature horse farm got the news they had been dreading they...
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. >>> the federal aviation administration may fine u.s. air for allegedly putting a plane back into service, without completing the required tests. the faa said the airline discovered a leaking fuel pump in a plane. they replaced it, but didn't test, or inspect the equipment. investigators claim they flew the justice over 900 times without performing the required safety checks. >>> now you can get ktvu news to go. download the ktvu app, click on live icon, and you can watch all of our newscasts live on your mobile device. ♪ [ music ] >>> well, our weather pattern is changing right now. it has been an interesting past couple of days with the thunderstorms, the cold air, but things changing tractly by the weekend. as you can pick out, we have a few light showers showing up on live stormtracker 2. this happens to be the loop over the past three hours. the latest imagery, you can pick out activity moving into parts of san francisco. dark green, or sprinkles, or light showers. we'll shift to the maps here and head up to the north and the east
. >>> the federal aviation administration may fine u.s. air for allegedly putting a plane back into service, without completing the required tests. the faa said the airline discovered a leaking fuel pump in a plane. they replaced it, but didn't test, or inspect the equipment. investigators claim they flew the justice over 900 times without performing the required safety checks. >>> now you can get ktvu news to go. download the ktvu app, click on live icon, and you can watch...
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. >>> the u.s. coast guard says it is intercepted a boat packed with marijuana off the coast of southern california thathappened late today. three suspected drug smugglers were also arrested. a helicopter first spotted if boat. a pair of coast guard boats later kaug -- caught up with the suspected smugglers. >>> oakland police say steven buggs seen here shot and killed 34-year-old lester young. buggs reportedly believed young was having an affair with his girl friend while he was in prison. >>> the father of a teenager who was shot by police in june has filed a lawsuit against police. the 14-year-old was killed after he was shot by police. a scuffle ensued after a gun fell out of his waistband. the lawsuit alleges the shooting was the result of racial profiling by police. >>> in news of the world tonight in columbia, six police officers were killed in an ambush. officials say they suspect rebels were responsible. the government and rebels just started peace talking aimed at ending the fighting that
. >>> the u.s. coast guard says it is intercepted a boat packed with marijuana off the coast of southern california thathappened late today. three suspected drug smugglers were also arrested. a helicopter first spotted if boat. a pair of coast guard boats later kaug -- caught up with the suspected smugglers. >>> oakland police say steven buggs seen here shot and killed 34-year-old lester young. buggs reportedly believed young was having an affair with his girl friend while he...
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. >>> u.s. stock markets move sharply lower today on weak corporate earnings reports. the dow lost 283 points its biggest drop in 72 weeks. and the nasdaq dropped three. dupont and gm were among the biggest names with losses. add revenue from mobile devices accounted for 14% of it total revenue. facebook shares were up in afterhours trading. >>> for the first time ever zynga is announcing lay offs. they will also be closing two of its offices in boston and austin texas. zynga says it is dropping 14 of its older games. it's third quarter earnings will be released tomorrow. >>> hundreds of thousands of people have registered to vote in the past two weeks. 679,000 new voters have been added to the roles in the last 45 days and that number is expected to go up as county election officials verify additional voter registration cards. yesterday was the deadline to register for the november 6 election. >>> coming up tonight at 11:00, how the presidential candidates kicked off their campaigns. >>> the quake was centered near the town of nequioa. there have been a number of afte
. >>> u.s. stock markets move sharply lower today on weak corporate earnings reports. the dow lost 283 points its biggest drop in 72 weeks. and the nasdaq dropped three. dupont and gm were among the biggest names with losses. add revenue from mobile devices accounted for 14% of it total revenue. facebook shares were up in afterhours trading. >>> for the first time ever zynga is announcing lay offs. they will also be closing two of its offices in boston and austin texas. zynga...
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. >>> u.s. stock markets managed to post small games after losing ground for the last le o the dow rose 26 points the nasdaq was up four. investors had to digest weak home sales. >>> apple says it's looking for a record breaking holiday season. apple shares fell closing at $609 and change. then dropping a few cents more in afterhours trading. >> reporter: a possible move of apple sent pandora sales sharply lower today. pandora shares fell 11% amidst report that apple may launch its own online music service. >>> high temperatures today we're on the mild side. six in concord, 66 in fairfield. 71 at santa rosa. highs for your friday and warmer. mid-70s, maybe some upper 70s in some locations. the kind of a weather headline, it's going to be cold out there. already in napa we have temperatures in the 40s right now. overnight low in napa, they're just a few degrees from the 30s. santa rosa just a few degrees warmer than the 40s. it is going to be a bit chilly when you get going. many of the inland ba
. >>> u.s. stock markets managed to post small games after losing ground for the last le o the dow rose 26 points the nasdaq was up four. investors had to digest weak home sales. >>> apple says it's looking for a record breaking holiday season. apple shares fell closing at $609 and change. then dropping a few cents more in afterhours trading. >> reporter: a possible move of apple sent pandora sales sharply lower today. pandora shares fell 11% amidst report that apple may...
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they made the announcement today in the wake of yesterday's release against the u.s. anti-doping report. he was one of several former teammates who gave evidence about doping. the team says that it will be placing up the santa rosa resident on the non-active status until they speak to them in pen. releasing a statement today saying, "i accept responsibility for the participation of the dirty pass of cycling. i have been racing clean now for five years. " pge and the city of oakland are teaming up on a new project to upgrade the street lights. new lights will be replacing the older high pressure sodium street lights in east oakland. city leaders say that the leds are energy efficient and brighter, which could help deter crime while at the same time saving the city more than $19,000 a year. >>> only on 2, we sat down with the family of the bay area teen as they hit that big time on the national talk show. the controversy around the openly gay boy scout. openly gay boy scout. >>> and at 10:45, a new effort [ male announcer ] citibank's app for ipad makes it easy for anne
they made the announcement today in the wake of yesterday's release against the u.s. anti-doping report. he was one of several former teammates who gave evidence about doping. the team says that it will be placing up the santa rosa resident on the non-active status until they speak to them in pen. releasing a statement today saying, "i accept responsibility for the participation of the dirty pass of cycling. i have been racing clean now for five years. " pge and the city of oakland...
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his sister who was born in the u.s. went with him. >> so overwhelming for him to have all the opportunities that i have. >> and he has someone else to think about. his 1 year old son. >> my son, you know, like i'm going to try to do everything for him. >> he plans to go back to school and hopes to one day open his own computer business. he has another sister who is waiting for her application for a work permit to be processed. ktvu channel 2 news. >> a super market chain is explaining why it began using a highly controversial federal system of all new hires. announced it was being audited by homeland security. looking into the work eligibility and citizenship status of the employees. after complaints about suspected illegal immigrant workers. boycott the super market over the sus of the system. but the company says it had no choice. >> we decided to use the program as a result of this audit. and the misconception out there is somehow verify was something voluntary that we did. >> it's backing off the e verify demand aft
his sister who was born in the u.s. went with him. >> so overwhelming for him to have all the opportunities that i have. >> and he has someone else to think about. his 1 year old son. >> my son, you know, like i'm going to try to do everything for him. >> he plans to go back to school and hopes to one day open his own computer business. he has another sister who is waiting for her application for a work permit to be processed. ktvu channel 2 news. >> a super market...